Foods and Drinks - Cakes and Pancakes

Here you will learn some the names of different cakes and pancakes in English such as "sponge cake", "cupcake", and "flapjack".

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a soft cake made with eggs, flour, sugar, and sometimes butter

a type of cake that is made by stacking multiple layers of cake with a filling, such as frosting, jam, or whipped cream, in between each layer

a type of cake that is made without using any flour as an ingredient in the recipe

a type of cake recipe that uses only one egg as an ingredient, typically resulting in a smaller, simpler cake with a lighter texture

a sweet dessert made from flour, sugar, eggs, cocoa powder, and other ingredients, typically served in slices

Ex: A slice of chocolate cake is perfect with a cup of coffee .

a type of cake that is usually eaten with coffee and is often flavored with cinnamon, nuts, or fruit

a type of cake that typically includes grated carrots in the batter, resulting in a moist, spiced cake often topped with cream cheese frosting

a type of cake that is flavored with coconut and often includes coconut milk, shredded coconut, or coconut extract in the recipe

a type of cake that is made with a high proportion of butter, resulting in a rich, tender crumb and a delicate buttery flavor

a type of cake that is made with applesauce as a key ingredient, which adds moisture and flavor to the cake

a type of cake that is flavored with a variety of warm spices, such as cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, which add a fragrant and complex flavor to the cake

a decorated cake with candles on it that is served in a birthday party

a decorated cake served at wedding receptions to celebrate the marriage of a couple

Ex: She saved the top tier of her wedding cake for their first anniversary .

a type of cake that is traditionally served during the Christmas holiday season, and is often made with dried fruit, spices, and sometimes brandy or other spirits

a type of cake that is light and fluffy, and is made from a mixture of whipped egg whites, sugar, and flour

a type of chocolate cake that is typically layered with whipped cream and cherries, and often soaked in cherry liqueur

a type of cake that is made from two layers of sponge cake filled with pastry cream and topped with a chocolate glaze

brownie [noun]

a square shaped flat cake that is made with chocolate and occasionally nuts

a cooked dessert made with sponge cake, biscuits or lady fingers placed in a mold and filled with whipped cream and fruits

a type of sweet dessert made from soft cheese on a cake or biscuit base

Ex: He topped the cheesecake with fresh berries and a drizzle of syrup .

a type of cake that is light and airy, and is made from a mixture of whipped egg whites, flour, sugar, and oil

cupcake [noun]

a small cake baked in the shape of a small cup and usually topped with frosting

Ex: He surprised her with a box of freshly baked cupcakes for her birthday , knowing they were her favorite dessert .

a type of chocolate cake that is known for its rich, dark color and deep chocolate flavor

a type of pastry that originated in England and is made from a flaky pastry filled with currants, sugar, and spices

a type of cake that is made with dried or candied fruit, nuts, and spices, and is often soaked in brandy or other spirits to enhance its flavor

a type of cake that is made from layers of ice cream and cake, which are then frozen together

a type of sponge cake that is dense, buttery, and has a slightly lemony flavor

a type of cake that is made by combining two different flavors of cake batter, usually vanilla and chocolate, which are then swirled together to create a marbled effect

mooncake [noun]

a traditional Chinese pastry typically eaten during the Mid-Autumn Festival, characterized by its round shape and various fillings

a small designed cake which is served with tea or coffee

a type of cake that is made from a mixture of flour, butter, sugar, and eggs, and is traditionally baked in a loaf pan

a popular cake characterized by its distinctive red color, typically made with cocoa powder and buttermilk

a type of small, rustic cake that is popular in the United Kingdom and is known for its rough and crumbly texture

rum baba [noun]

a classic dessert made of a small yeast cake soaked in rum syrup, often filled with whipped cream or pastry cream

souffle [noun]

a dish made with mixing beaten egg whites, flour, and milk together with cheese or fruit until light and spongy

a type of cake that is made from a thin sheet of sponge cake that is rolled up with a sweet filling, such as jam, cream, or chocolate

teacake [noun]

a type of sweet, soft, and fluffy bread or cake that is typically flavored with dried fruit, such as currants, raisins, or cherries

a type of cake that is baked with fruit on the bottom of the pan, which is then flipped over after baking so that the fruit is on top of the cake

a traditional small French cake, typically shell-shaped, with a light and airy texture and a distinct lemon or orange flavor

a type of cake that is baked in a Bundt pan, resulting in a ring-shaped cake with decorative grooves and a central tube

a large rectangular cake that is typically baked in a shallow, flat pan

sno ball [noun]

a type of sweet treat typically made of cake or marshmallow covered in colorful, flavored coconut flakes

pancake [noun]

a flat round cake that is thin and is made with milk, eggs, and flour, cooked on a hot surface, typically a griddle or frying pan

Ex: The diner serves stacks of pancakes with a variety of toppings , from classic maple syrup to decadent chocolate chips .
hotcake [noun]

a type of pancake that is made from a batter of flour, eggs, milk, and other ingredients, cooked on a hot griddle or frying pan until golden brown

flapjack [noun]

a thin flat cake made with a batter, both sides of which are cooked on a griddle

blini [noun]

a type of Russian pancake that is made from buckwheat flour and yeast, and is typically served with toppings such as sour cream, caviar, or smoked salmon

crepe [noun]

a very thin pancake, originally made in Brittany, France

gateau [noun]

any layered cake that is filled with chocolate, fruits, nuts and cream

medovik [noun]

a Russian honey cake made of multiple layers of honey-infused cake filled with creamy frosting

muffin [noun]

a small cup-shaped cake that is sweet in taste, made with eggs and baking powder

cake [noun]

a sweet food we make by mixing flour, butter or oil, sugar, eggs and other ingredients, then baking it in an oven

Ex:
torte [noun]

a type of cake made with layers of cake, usually filled with jam, cream, or other flavorings, and topped with a glaze or icing

a traditional British sponge cake that consists of alternating squares of vanilla and pink or yellow sponge cake